Very simple. My father took me to an arcade in the 70s. I loved it. Then about 10 years ago I started to check craigslist and realized that I could buy one. I called about one and the guy turned out to be a very respected Pinsider. Great exerience.
Recently I told myself no purhases for a year. I uptraded plus cash for a Godzilla LE 3 days ago. My 1st Stern LE. Yep. I'm addicted.